CNS Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q
Which of the following is indicated for akinetic and myoclonic seizures?
 A.  Ativan 	
 B.  Klonopin 	
 C.  Phenobarbital 	
 D.  Gabapentin
A

B. Klonopin

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2
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Which of the following is NOT a controlled substance?
 A.  Adipex 	
 B.  Phenobarbital 	
 C.  Soma 	
 D.  Modafinil 	
 E.  Baclofen 	
 F.  Pregabalin
A

E. Baclofen

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3
Q
Which of the following medications can be used for weight reduction?
 A.  Ionamin 	
 B.  Chantix 	
 C.  Strattera 	
 D.  Provigil
A

A. Ionamin

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4
Q

Which of the following will have a significant impact on the therapeutic impact of Requip?
A. Laying down after taking the medication.
B. Other OTC medications.
C. Taking the medication with food.
D. Smoking.

A

D. Smoking.

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5
Q
When taking Tegretol, what should the patient avoid taking with the medication?
 A.  Excess Fiber 	
 B.  Alcohol 	
 C.  Too much water 	
 D.  Cheese
A

B. Alcohol

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6
Q
Which of the following medications is NOT used as a skeletal muscle relaxant?
 A.  Robaxin 	
 B.  Lioresal 	
 C.  Flexeril 	
 D.  Lyrica
A

D. Lyrica

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7
Q

A. Shift work sleep disorder
B. Management of fibromyalgia

  1. Provigil
  2. Pregabalin
A

1 –> A

2 –> B

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8
Q
Which of the following medications can be sprinkled over soft food prior to ingestion?
 A.  Baclofen 	
 B.  Donepezil 	
 C.  Divalproex 	
 D.  Carbidopa/Levodopa
A

C. Divalproex

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9
Q
Tegretol is indicated for which of the following conditions?
 A.  Seizures 	
 B.  Parkinson's Disease 	
 C.  ADHD 	
 D.  Insomnia
A

A. Seizures

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10
Q
Memantine has action on receptors of which substance?
 A.  Serotonin 	
 B.  Dopamine 	
 C.  GABA 	
 D.  NMDA
A

D. NMDA

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11
Q
Which medication would be best described as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor?
 A.  Zolpidem 	
 B.  Pramipexole 	
 C.  Donepezil 	
 D.  Memantine
A

C. Donepezil

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12
Q
Levetiracetam is also known by which of the following brand names?
 A.  Tegretol 	
 B.  Keppra 	
 C.  Sinemet 	
 D.  Lamictal
A

B. Keppra

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13
Q

Select two relevant counseling points when speaking with your patient about Restoril.
A. This medication is indicated for no longer than 10 consecutive days of therapy.
B. This medication is for sleep; it should be taken 30 minutes prior to bedtime.
C. You may take this medication on an as needed basis.
D. This medication is intended for chronic treatment of insomnia.

A

A. This medication is indicated for no longer than 10 consecutive days of therapy.
B. This medication is for sleep; it should be taken 30 minutes prior to bedtime.

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14
Q
Which of the following medications is NOT a controlled substance?
 A.  Modafinil 	
 B.  Eszopiclone 	
 C.  Lisdexamfetamine 	
 D.  Methocarbamol
A

D. Methocarbamol

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15
Q
What is the brand name of oxcarbazepine?
 A.  Depakote 	
 B.  Tegretol 	
 C.  Trileptal 	
 D.  Topamax
A

C. Trileptal

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16
Q
Which of the following are side effects associated with topiramate?
 A. Difficulty concentrating 	
 B. Weight loss 	
 C. Stevens-Johnson's Syndrome 	
 D. Kidney stones 	
 E. Vomiting 	
 F. Diplopia
A

A. Difficulty concentrating
B. Weight loss
D. Kidney stones
F. Diplopia

17
Q

What is/are the reason(s) to tell a patient to take Dilantin with food?
A. Enhances absorption
B. Decreases stomach upset
C. Decreases risk of diarrhea
D. Patients should not take Dilantin with food.

A

A. Enhances absorption

B. Decreases stomach upset

18
Q
Which of the following medications is the generic for Aricept?
 A.  Clonazepam 	
 B.  Baclofen 	
 C.  Divalproex 	
 D.  Donepezil
A

D. Donepezil

19
Q
What vitamin should patients taking Sinemet avoid?
 A.  B6 	
 B.  B12 	
 C.  A 	
 D.  K
A

A. B6

20
Q
Which of the following medications require dosing adjustments for patients with reduced renal function?
 A. Carbidopa/Levadopa 	
 B. Gabapentin 	
 C. Phenytoin 	
 D. Levetiracetam
A

B. Gabapentin

D. Levetiracetam

21
Q
Mirapex is the brand name for which of the following medications?
 A.  Pramipexole 	
 B.  Phentermine 	
 C.  Ropinerole 	
 D.  Atomoxetine
A

A. Pramipexole

22
Q

A mother may open and dissolve the contents of a Vyvanse capsule for her son to take a few hours later after he wakes up.

True
False

A

False

23
Q
Which ADHD medication can have refills?
 A.  Concerta 	
 B.  Vyvanse 	
 C.  Ritalin 	
 D.  Strattera
A

D. Strattera

24
Q
All of the following are indicated for ADHD EXCEPT:
 A.  Strattera 	
 B.  Provigil 	
 C.  Concerta 	
 D.  Adderall XR
A

B. Provigil

25
Q
Which medication would NOT normally be used in a patient diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?
 A.  Pramipexole 	
 B.  Donepezil 	
 C.  Ropinirole 	
 D.  Carbidopa/Levodopa
A

B. Donepezil